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  • Dates for 2010 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits announced

    Applications are being sought for the 2010 Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits. There will be three different sessions teens can choose from. The AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits are open to all 14-18-year-old dependent teens of current Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard members. Applicants will be required to complete

  • Nominations sought for 445 AW Spouse and Youth of the Year awards

    Reservists are encouraged to nominate their spouse and youth relative for the 445th Airlift Wing Spouse and Youth of the Year awards. Period of service for both awards is Jan. 1 thru Dec. 31, 2009. For the 445 Airlift Wing Spouse of the Year award, the nominee's spouse must be serving in the 445 AW. Military members are not eligible to be nominated
  • SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The 916th Air Refueling Wing recently launched a fan page on the social networking site Facebook.

    445th Airlift Wing now on Facebook

    The 445th Airlift Wing now has an official page on Facebook.Current, former and future wing Airmen, as well as family members, friends and community members, are invited to become a fan of the page. Photos, links, articles and video featuring the wing's Airmen, civilians and missions will be frequently added, as well as any announcements related to

  • Photo essay: A look back at 2009 happenings for the 445th Airlift Wing

    Members of the 445th Airlift Wing participated in many events during 2009. From deployments and community events, to training and personnel issues, the men and women from the wing were occupied each month with various duties and commitments. Throughout 2009, the wing deployed more than 320 Airmen to support ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan,
  • Guardsmen and Reservists: Nominate your employer for the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The 2010 nomination season has commenced and will close Jan. 18. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Officials encourage Guard, Reserve to honor employers

    Providing pay and benefits during deployments, sending care packages to deployed employees, allowing time off, and celebrating military service with send-off and homecoming ceremonies are just a few commitments that the Guard and Reserve's top employers are honored for each year. Officials here are asking Guard and Reserve servicemembers to speak

  • Officials launch new Air Force community Web site

    Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.The entire Air Force family: all Airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; and retirees are invited to log on to www.usafservices.com, the official community Web site of the Air Force.

  • AFRC commander sends holiday wishes

    As we enter the holiday season and prepare for the new year, I want to thank you, your families and your employers for the many sacrifices made this year for our great nation.The holidays provide all of us an opportunity to thank our friends and families for their support throughout the year. To the men and women who are able to celebrate the
  • Tech. Sgt. Sonya Kidd monitors a simulated patient during training Nov. 15. AES Airmen care for the sick and wounded during flight. AES transported more than 12,000 patients in 2009 (U. S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Cook)

    Photo essay: 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron trains hard

    Members of the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron are ready to fill the need when events like natural disasters, war or routine medical transportation by air is required. AES crews consist of five people, two nurses and three medical technicians. The crew carries with them the necessary equipment to turn any cargo aircraft in the Air Force

  • Scholarships available for spouses

    National Military Family Association officials are accepting scholarship applications from military spouses, and the deadline is Jan. 31.The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship program awards up to $1,000 to military spouses to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school. The program consists of a
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Thanks to the Recruiter Assistance Program, Airman First Class Katie Gonzales was able to spend some quality time with her parents, Master Sgt. Craig Hunt, 445th Maintenance Group, quality assurance, and Master Sgt. Judy Hunt, 445th Mission Support Flight, chief of personnel readiness, before heading overseas to her first assignment; Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. RAP is an active-duty leave program run by Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force grants up to 12 days of non-chargeable leave, including one weekend, in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-3003 Military Leave Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

    RAP allows daughter to visit parents assigned to the 445th AW

    Thanks to a special recruiter's program, an Airman was able to spend some quality time with her parents, both Air Reserve Technicians assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing, before heading overseas to her first assignment; Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom.Airman First Class Katie Gonzales participated in the Recruiter Assistance Program. RAP
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